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9780596804046

Windows 7

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  • ISBN13:

    9780596804046

  • ISBN10:

    0596804040

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2009-10-13
  • Publisher: Oreilly & Associates Inc
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Summary

This compact book offers the quickest path for Windows XP and Vista users to get started with Microsoft's new Windows 7 operating system. Microsoft has learned from the mistakes of Windows Vista, and Windows 7 shows it -- this new OS is much faster and more stable. Millions of people have tried the public beta and Windows 7 Release Candidate, and many give the software high marks. Windows 7: Up and Running helps you be productive immediately. You'll learn what's new, what's changed, as well as everything you need to get going, from installing to configuring the system. Windows 7 is poised to be a big hit among PC users, and with this handy guide, you can be up and running with this new operating system right away. This book will help you:Quickly learn the system's user interface, including the taskbar, jump lists, desktop gadgets, Aero Shake, system tray, and more Discover the joys of networking with HomeGroup and file sharing, and improved Wi-Fi Take a tour of the system's improved security, including the Action Center, User Account Control, and Credential Manager Learn how to use Windows Live Essentials for messaging, photo sharing, movie making, email, and blogging Get to know the built-in applications, such as IE 8, Windows Media Player 12, Microsoft Paint, and WordPad

Author Biography

Wei-Meng Lee, a Microsoft MVP, is a technologist and founder of Developer Learning Solutions, a technology company specializing in hands-on training on the latest Microsoft technologies.

 

Table of Contents

Preface
Installing Windows 7
Getting Around Windows 7
File Sharing
Security
Essential Applications
Internet Explorer 8
Using Windows XP Mode
Windows 7 Tips and Tricks
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